Italian researchers have looked at botulism trends over two decades including a large outbreak in 2020.
Italy has one of the highest botulism rates in Europe with one factor being a strong home canning tradition
Continue Reading Study reveals botulism impact in Italy
Whether it was the extra time at home because of the pandemic, DIY trends or rising grocery prices, there has been an increase in home food preservation.
The benefits of home food preservation include storing
Continue Reading Penn State Extension offers live webinar canning classes
Public health officials in Washington state are urging people to practice safe procedures for home canning after a man died during the weekend.
The man, from Grays Harbor County, was between 55 and 65 years
Continue Reading Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food
Two studies in different European countries have both emphasized the need to improve consumer awareness and education to prevent botulism.
The first study looked at epidemiological data on foodborne botulism in Western Romania over the
Continue Reading Studies stress botulism education in Romania and Italy
Eliminating foodborne botulism in Ukraine will only be possible with an end to home canning and state control of commercial canned products, according to a study.
Researchers assessed foodborne botulism in Ukraine from 1955 to
Continue Reading Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine
Public health officials in Colorado are warning the public to be aware of the dangers of foodborne botulism poisoning amid an investigation of several cases in the state.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Continue Reading Alert in Colorado warns people to be aware of botulism risks; 5 sick
Editor’s note: As part of our coverage of national Food Safety Education month we publish the following column from STOP Foodborne Illness.
This time of year food lovers’ enjoy one of their favorite traditions:
Continue Reading STOP shines a light under the baskets and benches at farmers markets
If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with a lot of extra time around the house. For me and many others, this has meant diving into hobbies such as gardening.
Continue Reading Safe methods for canning and garden produce preservation for novices
North Dakota health officials want state legislators to clarify rules about so-called cottage foods because of concerns about botulism poisoning.
The State Health Council, which includes two state senators, approved the proposed changes during a
Continue Reading Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public
If you’re considering picking up some of those electric pressure cookers at early summer garage sales thinking they’d be a handy, easy way to put up small batches of fresh produce for use next winter,
Continue Reading Trends and advertising claims don’t mean countertop cookers are safe
